This 170-page Case IH 245, 255 Operator Manual (OEM #9-12471) puts the factory operating procedures for both agricultural tractor variants on your screen. You get a thorough safety section with pre-start rules, operation warnings, and service decals, followed by instrument guides for your tachometer, fuel gauge, glow plug indicator, and charge warning light, plus separate travel speed charts for the 245 and 255 across every gear-and-range combination. Inside: a full maintenance schedule covering engine oil selection by ambient temperature, transmission hydraulic filter service intervals, cooling system thermostat and fan belt procedures, and step-by-step fuel system service. Set the neutral safety switch stroke to 0.16–0.20 inch (4–5 mm) before the first key turn. No more hunting through a paper manual in the cab. Bookmarked by section and keyword-searchable, this PDF opens on any device and goes where you go.
What's Inside This Case IH 245, 255 Operator Manual
| System | Pages | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| To the Owner of a Case Ih Tractor | 3 | - |
| Serial Numbers | 4 | Tractor Model Number, Product Identification Number, Engine Serial Number, Transmission Serial Number, ROPS Serial Number |
| Safety | 7-13 | - |
| Hand Signals | 14-16 | Start the Engine, Stop the Engine, Move Out, Come to Me, Raise Equipment, Lower Equipment |
| Diesel Engine Specifications | 17-18 | Crankshaft, Piston and Rod, Main Bearings, Engine Lubrication System, Fuel System |
| General Tractor Specifications | 19-21 | Air Intake System, Cooling System, Electrical System, Tractor Brakes, Transmission, Clutch |
| Traqvel Speeds - 245 Tractor | 22 | Gear Shift, Range Shift, Rear Tire Size |
| Travel Speeds - 255 Tractor | 23 | Gear Shift, Range Shift, Rear Tire Size |
| Approximate Measurements and Weights | 24-27 | ROPS Maximum Gross Machine Weight |
| Tire and Wheel Specifications | 28-30 | Tire Inflation Specifications, Tire Load Capacity |
| Tire Size Combinations - MFD | 31 | MFD |
| Front Wheel Tread Positions | 32-34 | 2 Wheel Drive with Non-Adjustable Front Axle, 2 Wheel Drive with Adjustable Front Axle, Mechanical Front Drive (MFD) |
| Rear Wheel Tread Positions | 35-36 | Non-Adjustable Wheel, Adjustable Wheels, Rear Wheel Tread Widths |
| Wheel Mounting Torques | 37 | Front Wheel Disc to Axle Hub Bolts, Front R.H. Wheel and L.H. Wheel Bolts and Nuts, Rear Wheel Disc to Axle Hub Bolts, Rear Wheel Rim to Wheel Disc Nuts |
| Diesel Fuel Specifications | 38 | Specifications for Acceptable Number Two Diesel Fuel, Fuel Conditioner |
| Instruments and Indicators | 39-41 | Tachometer and Hourmeter, Fuel Gauge, Engine Glow Plug Indicator, Turn Signal Indicators, Charge Indicator, Engine Oil Pressure Indicator |
| Operating Controls | 42-58 | Starter Key Switch, Engine Speed Control Lever, Throttle Pedal, Brake Pedals, Clutch Pedal, Gear Shift Lever |
| Operating Instructions | 59-60 | Run-In Procedure, Rear Wheel Bolts and Nuts, Front Wheel Bolts and Nuts |
| Before Starting the Engine | 61 | Clean Fuel Check, Lubrication Fittings Check, Engine Oil Level Check, Transmission Fluid Level Check, Cooling System Check, Tire Pressure Check |
| Normal Starting Procedure | 62-65 | Fuel Shut-Off Valve, Gear Shift Lever, PTO Control Lever, Range Shift Lever, Starter Key Switch, Clutch Pedal |
| Stoping the Engine | 66 | - |
| Cold Temperature Operation | 67-69 | Battery, Fuel, Engine Oil, Transmission Hydraulic Fluid, Cooling System, Coolant Heater |
| Seat Belt | 70 | - |
| Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) | 71-80 | Foldable ROPS Frame, Normal Operating Position, Low Clearance Positions, Folding the ROPS, Securing the ROPS in the Upright Position, ROPS Label |
| Transmission Controls | 81 | Transmission Operation, Gear Shift Lever, Range Shift Lever |
| Mechanical Front Drive (MFD) (If Equipped) | 82 | MFD Front Axle, MFD Control Lever, Engage the MFD, Disengage the MFD |
| Differential Lock | 83 | Engage the Differential Lock, Disengage the Differential Lock, Differential Lock Pedal, Brake Pedals |
| Power Takeoff (PTO) | 84-86 | Rear PTO, Mid PTO, Live PTO, PTO Output Shaft Speed, Power Takeoff Guards, PTO Operating Safety |
| Live PTO | 87 | Position 1, Position 2, Position 3, Clutch Pedal, PTO Control Lever, PTO Selector Lever |
| Power Takeoff Guards | 88 | Rear PTO Guard, Mid PTO Cover, Splined Output Shaft, Safety Cover |
| PTO Operating Safety | 89 | Safety Rules, Decals, Before Starting, Operation, Service |
| Drawbar | 90 | Operating Position, Storage Position, Pull-Behind Implements |
| Connecting Implement to Drawbar | 91 | Tractor Drawbar, Implement Hitch, Lock Pin, Clevis, PTO Shaft Diameter, Vertical Load |
| Safety Chain | 92 | Safety Rules, Decals, Before Starting, Operation, Service |
| Three Point Hitch System | 93 | Implement Identification Dimensions, Implement Mast, Hitch Pin, Lower Hitch Pin, Upper Link |
| Hitch System Adjustments | 94-95 | Upper Link, Lift Links, Turnbuckles, Stabilizer Chain, Lock Nut |
| Hitch Operation | 96-100 | Connect Implement, Disconnect Implement, Hitch Control Lever, Draft Control Lever, Hydraulic Flow Control Knob, Hitch Lowering Speed |
| Remote Hydraulic Control Valve | 101 | Remote Hydraulic Control Lever, Connecting Ports, Hydraulic Adapter Plate |
| Hydraulic Adapter Plate | 102 | Auxiliary Control Valve, Single Acting Cylinder, Double Acting Cylinder, Outlet Port, Inlet Port |
| Adding Fluid After Connecting Cylinders and Hoses | 103 | - |
| Front Wheel Adjustments | 104-109 | Non-Adjustable Front Axle, Adjustable Front Axle, Drag Link Adjustment, Toe-In Adjustment |
| Rear Wheel Adjustments | 110-111 | - |
| Tractor Ballast | 112-115 | Front End Weights, Rear Wheel Weights, Tire Liquid Weight |
| Lubrication and Preventive Maintenance | 116 | - |
| Lubrication | 117-119 | Engine Hourmeter, Service Point Table, Lubrication Points, Approximate Capacities, Ambient Air Temperature Ranges |
| Hood | 120 | - |
| Engine Lubrication | 121-124 | Service Specifications, Engine Oil Level, Engine Oil Change, Engine Oil Selection, Ambient Air Temperature Ranges, Engine Oil Filter |
| Transmission & Hydraulic Lubrication | 125-126 | Service Specifications, Transmission Oil Level, Transmission Oil Change, Hydraulic Filter Screen, Filter Cleaning Interval, Filter Changing Interval |
| Front Wheel Bearing Lubrication (2WD) | 127-129 | Service Specifications, Grease Type, Hub Cap, Cotter Pin, Slotted Nut, Bearings |
| Tire and Rim Service | 130-132 | Service Specifications, Tire Pressure Check Interval, Tire Inflation Procedure, Tire Installation |
| Cooling System | 133-140 | Service Specifications, Pressure Cooling System, Cleaning the Cooling System, Coolant Solutions, Thermostat Check, Fan Belt Adjustment |
| Fuel System | 141-144 | Service Specifications, Fuel Filter Element, Water Removal From Filter Cup, Fuel System Air Removal, Fuel Injection Pump, Nozzle Check |
| Air Induction System | 145-147 | Service Specifications, Dust Container, Filter Element, Element Cleaning, System Inspection |
| Clutch Pedal Adjustment (Without Live PTO) | 148-150 | Service Specifications, Clutch Pedal Check, Free Pedal Movement, Cotter Pin, Clutch Rod, Jam Nut |
| Neutral Start Switch | 151 | Range Shift Lever, PTO Control Lever, Safety Start Switch, Switch Terminals, Lock Nuts, Circuit |
| Electrical System | 152-158 | Neutral Start Switch, Head Lamps, Turn Signal and Flasher Lamp, Rear Red Lamp, Fuses, Head Lamp Adjustment |
| Battery | 159-162 | Auxiliary Battery Connections, Battery Cables and Terminals, Removal and Installation of Battery, When Charging the Battery, When Batteries Are Not in Use |
| ROPS Equipment | 163-164 | Service Specifications, ROPS Inspection and Maintenance, Seat Belt Inspection and Maintenance |
| Storing the Tractor | 165-166 | Tire Cleaning, Engine Oil Warming, Fuel Tank Filling, Cooling System Antifreeze, Battery, Clutch Lock Latch |
| Removing From Storage | 167 | Engine Oil Grade, Fuel System, Radiator Coolant Level, Battery Charge, Starting the Engine |
| Case Technical Manuals | 168-170 | - |
Quick Reference Specifications
| Specification | Value | Page |
|---|---|---|
| Neutral Safety Switch Stroke Adjustment | 0.16 to 0.20 inch (4 to 5mm) | p. 151 |
Case IH 245, 255 Common Problems This Manual Covers
Case IH 255 tractor won't start despite dashboard lights working and starter clicking repeatedly. p. 151
Inspect the neutral start switch on page 151. Verify the range shift and PTO control levers are fully disengaged. Adjust the lock nuts of each switch to achieve a 0.16 to 0.20 inch (4 to 5mm) stroke when pushed by the lever.
Manual Section: Neutral Start SwitchEngine cranks slowly and fails to fire during extreme cold temperature operation. p. 67
Drain water from the fuel filter cup and bleed the fuel system. Fill the tank with acceptable Number Two Diesel Fuel as specified on page 38. Review the cold temperature operation procedures on page 67 to properly warm the engine oil before applying a load.
Manual Section: Cold Temperature OperationRear implement driveshaft grinds or fails to engage when moving the selector lever. p. 87
Depress the clutch pedal completely to halt the transmission. Shift the PTO selector lever into Position 1 as outlined on page 87. Check the clutch rod and jam nut on page 148 to adjust the free pedal movement if the gears continue grinding during engagement.
Manual Section: Live PTOFrequently Asked Questions
How to reset neutral safety switch on Case IH 245 compact tractor?
To adjust the neutral start switch, first disconnect the switch terminals. Then, loosen the lock nuts and turn the switch counter-clockwise to remove it. If replacing, install a new switch and adjust the lock nuts to achieve a stroke of 0.16 to 0.20 inch (4 to 5mm) when the switch is pushed by the range shift lever or PTO control lever.
How do you fix case IH 255 tractor won't start despite dashboard lights working and starter clicking repeatedly?
Inspect the neutral start switch on page 151. Verify the range shift and PTO control levers are fully disengaged. Adjust the lock nuts of each switch to achieve a 0.16 to 0.20 inch (4 to 5mm) stroke when pushed by the lever.
How do you fix engine cranks slowly and fails to fire during extreme cold temperature operation?
Drain water from the fuel filter cup and bleed the fuel system. Fill the tank with acceptable Number Two Diesel Fuel as specified on page 38. Review the cold temperature operation procedures on page 67 to properly warm the engine oil before applying a load.
How do you fix rear implement driveshaft grinds or fails to engage when moving the selector lever?
Depress the clutch pedal completely to halt the transmission. Shift the PTO selector lever into Position 1 as outlined on page 87. Check the clutch rod and jam nut on page 148 to adjust the free pedal movement if the gears continue grinding during engagement.
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